Lenny's Produce

Lenny’s Penny’s produce stand has been a staple in my neighborhood for quite some time. While their offerings can be hit or miss, the affordability makes up for it. Don’t expect top-tier produce, but if you’re looking for budget-friendly options, this is your spot. Just remember to consume your purchases within a few days. The staff are incredibly kind, which adds to the charm. I visit weekly for our household staples like tomatoes and cucumbers, and I also buy dill here since it’s much cheaper than at grocery stores. The store is quaint and not huge but it does the trick.

Rare to find a local family owned grocery store with lower prices than (and similar quality to) larger chains. All varieties of apples for 99 cents! Even though I live pretty far away, I make a point to buy almost all of my produce here. (They don't stock meat and don't have all the pantry things I need, though definitely a good collection of Asian sauces and snacks.)

I'm so excited to have found this gem! They have a great selection of produce, from the American classics like lettuce, tomato, onions, apples, etc., to harder-to-find veggies like garlic chives, fresh figs, lychees, many pepper varieties, several mushroom varieties, etc.-- and all of them at great prices that I wouldn't expect to find in Seattle. They also stock a lot of international food staples, from labneh to Maggis seasoning to fresh baked rye bread to international snacks and sweets. Can't recommend it enough! This will easily become my new favorite shop to pick up produce and other ingredients.

The freshest produce farmer to market that has super low prices also has a mix of asian and mexican and Eastern Europe goods like snacks and food products at reasonable prices 👌

Excellent selection of produce despite the small size, including several options not often found in western supermarkets (for example: Indian eggplant, chayote, green almonds). Also has a respectable number of East Asian and Mexican pantry items. Prices are very good, and the people working there are friendly.

Found extremely large variety of fresh vegetables and fruits and all at very reasonable price. It is well stocked with chinese groceries and sauces too. Staff is very courteous. Will be picking up my weekly vegi from here.

Great prices for local produce and lots of Asian groceries.

Shopping local does not mean paying more here! Great prices and fresher produce. The Asian essential ingredients are the quality brands and more affordable than other stores. Don’t be fooled by its small size stop here first, they likely have what you need

Lenny's Penny's produce stand has been a staple in my neighborhood for quite some time. While their offerings can be hit or miss, the affordability makes up for it. Don't expect top-tier produce, but if you're looking for budget-friendly options, this is your spot. Just remember to consume your purchases within a few days. The staff are incredibly kind, which adds to the charm. I visit weekly for our household staples like tomatoes and cucumbers, and I also buy dill here since it's much cheaper than at grocery stores. The store is quaint and not huge but it does the trick.

Amazing selection. Wonderful prices. Everything fresh Even has imported pasta items and other ethnic foods that are hard to find.

Not your whole foods or sprouts but a convenient cheap and quick grocery store. Had stopped by after grabbing lunch to check out a few things and they have deals that not even Chinatown can compare to. We found sriracha at pre shortage prices and a bunch of fresh good fruit. Would highly recommend coming back for some basic pantry staples and in season items.

This is your local small business grocery, with fresh fruit, vegetables, and a great (small) selection of ethnic (Asian, Russian, Mediterranean) food. While the pantry staples are pretty consistent, the fresh foods do change, in particular the fruit. To be fair, they may not have the wide selection of all fruits, but what they do have is generally what's in season. Don't expected much organic, which sometimes they do have... but do expect the conventional food selection to be basically rock bottom pricing. The ambiance is not Whole Foods, but just clean shelves, lots of essentials, and great prices. The service is good, assuming you need help, and the check stand workers are friendly and fast moving. Exactly what you want for a grocery store. ProTip: As of today's review, I recall Debit is minimum is $5, and Credit is $10... otherwise bring cash. Look, this place may not have all your organic, gluten free, free range stuff... but if you are just needing fresh groceries at a good price... with an slightly ever changing selection, then come here, and spend a little for a lot.

Lenny's where have you been all my life? Oh, yeah, on Greenwood & 105th. Seriously, I've been driving past this place for years but hadn't gone in until today. So glad I did. Wonderful fruit & veggie market-- with a good assortment of asian fruits, international condiments and goodies. Those beautiful asian eggplants in the photo were 99 cents a pound!

I love having this place in the neighborhood to get all my Asian staples. The only key ingredient I haven't been able to find here is miso. Some of my past Asian groceries here include: curry paste, fish sauce, mochiko flour, and coconut milk. Their produce is also very reasonably priced. Sometimes I find fruits and veggies that are more than half off of what I'd pay at Fred Meyer. Examples: honeycrisp apples, Chinese eggplant, napa cabbage, mangos, lemons, and limes.

Excellent produce at a great price. During this winters snow storm, Lenny's was my saving grace! I was unable to get my car out and get to the store. Lenny's was open and super convenient, they had lots of fresh produce I was able to make some delicious Tom Kha, some salads, and have fresh fruit for breakfast. I really enjoy walking the store to see what new treasures I can find, and get ideas for recipes to make at home.

Great spot! I needed banana leaves and they were one of the few in the city. I've driven past 1000x, but after the great service and produce that we enjoyed, we'll be back soon!

Boy, I am upset. I was initially really excited when I entered this market - they had a really good selection of fruit and veggies with lots of other great goods packed into a little store. Very great. However, I am really upset about an employee here. I was looking at the yucca and, as anyone who cooks with yucca knows, you must crack the yucca to see if it is bad or not. Yucca has a very dark skin and a very white inside - so you cannot tell if it is black and rotten from the outside and must crack it to see. So I was cracking the yucca and placing the good ones in my basket to buy. I then cracked one and it was completely rotten inside... so I placed it back as no one wants to buy rotten veggies. However, this large man came up to me telling me whatever I crack I have to buy. I informed him that I am buying, just look at my basket full of good yucca; however, like everyone else in the universe, I do not want to buy bad yucca. He insisted that, still, whatever I inspect I must buy. This really doesn't sit right with me as I clearly had a full basket of fruits and veggies to purchase - I was just checking this yucca to not buy rotten yucca. And I feel this is something very reasonable because, well obviously, I don't think they want to be selling rotten produce. Ugh, I am sad because this market looked so great. I will be going back soon because, hopefully, this was a one time occurrence, but as of right now, I am very disappointed.

Lenny's produce is a great produce store. The prices are very reasonable especially compared to the nearby larger grocery stores. My only gripe is getting into the parking lot from the street. Well, the store is also very small so keeping a distance from people is very hard.

Having passed by this place for YEARS.....I finally had the chance to check out this cute lil shop at the recommendation of my mom. If you're looking for reasonably priced fruit/produce/Asian spices and sauces, Lenny's is a perfect one stop for all. With a wide selection of various Asian items (Thai, Viet, Chinese, etc) + Mexican pastries and other odds and ends, you can definitely find something to eat/use. Overall, the store itself is pretty small but well organized. I enjoyed shopping here a lot since it's pretty easy to find stuff and oh boy.....The prices are pretty competitive compared to nearby stores. In addition, the quality of the fruits and produce is pretty great. In gist - Highly recommend checking out this store if you're in a hurry to shop or want to check something out. :)

Really great variety of produce at reasonable prices! More options than you'd find at a typical grocery, and at the same or lower cost.

This is one of those hidden local gems that I wish to tell everyone about! For one thing, I love the selection of produce they have. I feel like what they sell has been thoughtfully procured and very reasonably priced! The people running the store are all super friendly and helpful as well. The place is also conveniently located next to bus stops so I can just hop on and off, on my way home from work. They carry your basics like bananas, onions and fresh greens but it's the diverse selection that gets me excited! You can't imagine our surprise when we came across fresh chanterelles and matsutake pine mushrooms, at incredible prices even! It sure beats spending the time and gas, having to drive all the way out to the mountains just for a chance at some of these prized mushrooms. Also, the variety in tropical fruit like ripe papaya and guava will make any Southeast Asian giddy with excitement! Walking in here is an adventure every time. I am always finding myself turning to my wife and going, "Wow honey! Look, they sell these!" It makes for a great excuse to come back whenever we're in the neighborhood.

Lenny's always has fresh very affordable produce and an excellent selection. Many hard to find Asian fruits and veggies. Eg: lemon grass, green papayas & dragon fruit. I highly recommend Lenny's Produce

Always stocked, always friendly, so many great deals! We come here for coconut milk and coconut cream, which end up being quite a bit less expensive then other retailers, but end up with more in our bags! Support this local shop!

I stumbled upon Lenny's by accident. I have driven by the place a few times but never had time to stop in. Yesterday, while on my way home from Northgate Target, JB Garden actually caught my eye first. I was in the left hand lane, and thought, I might as well turn in and check out JB Garden and grab a snack before I go home. Right after I parked, I looked up and Lenny's was right next store! Of course a place with cartons of produce is going to lure me in. Besides going to 99 Ranch, I haven't found a cheap local spot for produce. Well this is your place! I think it is Ukrainian owned, but has a lot of Asian varieties as well. They have bins of: tomatoes onions melons mangoes pineapples Cheap greens too. I walked out with my favorite Asian rice crackers, a carton of strawberries, a mango, onion, and some tomatoes, for less than $5! Loving this spot! When paying they ask if I want to buy a bag for 10 cents, or they offered me a box for free. I like that option! Reusing boxes they get from their shipments (sorta like Costco)!

Once a while only when I passed by I stop by the stand to buy small things. Their parking size is very tight so that I don't stop by that often. I used to buy beans sprouts, but I don't see it anymore. People working there don't talk to customers that much, but once you talk to them, they are friendly. I like to keep supporting this small stand.

Such a great fruit and veggie stand. I've been coming here for years and they always have been the best place for buying produce at prices that don't make me want to pass out. I can buy a big box of produce for $20-40 (in a regular grocery store the same amount would cost $100 or more!) They also have a dried goods/pantry area for sauces, tea/coffee, cookies etc, as well as cheeses and fresh pitas and tortillas. It's a great place to come shop.

Cheapest prices and great selection. Coming to this place for years now since I moved to Seattle - best produce shop around. Coming here at least twice per week. They are even carrying ukrainian/russian/polish products which is especially important for my family.

Wow this multi-ethnic neighborhood market is amazing--so international, Ukrainian, Pilipino, East Asian, Middle Eastern, Eastern European, Jewish and halal foods...just some of what I noticed not as much in the way of sub Saharan African or Caribbean except for some spices and root veggies that usually cross over. prices are really pretty good for Seattle plus you're supporting a family store. The produce looks fresh and good quality--not organic, and mostly what you should buy if you're planning to eat that day which is as it ideally should be! I got a little over 2 normal size bags worth of groceries for $50. The family working here is super kind too. It has a family store feel which is also nice. So much variety of spices and specialty foods if you find wandering thru a food store fun I got frozen banana leaves, kosher farmer cheese (from kefir), locally made hummus, Thai basil, green papaya, ube, mini guavas (fresh!) and mangosteen juice!

There is so much squeezed into this tiny shop! It's super clean, too. Came to browse the fruit, stayed for the wonderful range of ethnic food. I only picked up a couple snacks this time--my bag was too small for more--but I'll be coming back for the pirogies, Mexican cheeses, canned curries, and all those tasty pastries. I'll be honest, I got a little emotional finally finding a close-by place to get the cookies and tea I grew up with.

I love Lenny's produce! Does anyone know why they're not there anymore? Or if they moved to a different location?

I love Lennny's! They are a short walk from my place, and I love going here. The staff are always friendly. They have the standard fruits/vegs, and great seasonal stuff. And they have products from other countries as well. Their prices are great too!

lennys is the highlight of greenwood! best produce, prices, and people. i'll never buy produce from a grocery store again!

When I was in the process of moving up to greenwood I was sad at the thought of living further away from the ID, where i get Asian ingredients I can't find at chain groceries. I now no longer feel that way thanks to the reviews on this place! Lenny's is a walk away from my house and it's crazy how inexpensive their produce is. I was very happy to find they carry sriracha and Jufran Banana Ketchup for under 2 bucks a bottle. To give you an idea of how affordable this place is, this is what I purchased: Jufran Banana Ketchup Sesame oil Sriracha 5 apples 1 bunch of bananas A bag of baby carrots 3 zucchinis mushrooms 1 purple yam All this came out to roughly $14. Pretty sweet if you ask me. Side note: They carry various ethnic items such as Injera (Ethiopian bread), Asian sauces, pasta, and Ukranian products.

What a gem! This place is super well priced and run by kind, hardworking people. Wish I lived closer!

This is a gem in the Greenwood area. Take some time and peruse, there's a lot to be seen here. And the prices are truly awesome! I don't know their source. Someone posited that they might have fallen from a truck... but at any rate, you can leave with a sack full of fresh fruit and veg for cheap. They also sell Asian goods and Ukrainian food items, both worth rifling through if you have the time. If I cannot make it to Top Banana in Ballard, I'll swing by here for the fresh goods! The staff has always been pleasant enough. Parking is limited but I've never had difficulty in finding a spot.

This place is Disney Land for food. There's lots and lots of produce at really good prices - 50 cents for a lemon, 79 cent avocados, Chinese eggplant 99 cents a pound! There's every kind of sauce you can imagine. Fresh bay leaves! Banana leaves. Dried limes! I have to go back to get the dried limes. What was I even thinking? All sorts of noodles, spices, vegetables I've never even heard of. I bought a jar of a mysterious pickled something that looks like it's from another planet, called pacaya. Turns out it's some kind of palm from Guatemala. I'm not planning to open it, just leaving it around to scare people.

I heard great things about Lenny's Produce so I decided to check it out. If you go at 5 p.m. parking is a little hard to find but still worth coming here. The produce looked very fresh and ripe. it was all very VERY affordable. If you go across the street the QFC, the price appears almost double to what they charge here. The vegetables are comparable to the prices that you see at the Korean markets. I made a couple of dishes with the vegetables that I bought here and they tasted great. They also lasted for a while so I don't think they sell you almost expired food. The only minor issue that I had with this place was that it was on the dirtier side. Aside from this, everything was inexpensive and great.

Great produce, great prices, great people. What more can you ask for! We are regulars and are welcomed every visit.

20 second review: will definitely return. Vegetables: Perfect selection for most cooking. Small quantities of each but super fresh. Not organic. Fruits: Most common fruits available. Misc: All types of pastries, candies, noodles, sauces and other various items. Pastries looked absolutely delicious! Service: quick and efficient, I was in and out in less than 5min and I looked around for quite a while. Location: Bus stops to 5, 355 and 40. Parking is minimal.

I am almost certain that every nationality or culture has one product in this tiny store. What an awesome staple for the Greenwood community; if I could do all grocery shopping here I would. The staff is friendly and shop it intimate. I really feel a part of the community when shopping here.

Fresh, cheap Washington produce at the most unbeatable prices and top-notch quality. But, not only will you find fresh, local produce, but also packaged goods and homemade treats (crystallized ginger, dried fruit, pastries, etc). OMG, tummy ecstasy, crisp apples that beat prices at HT Market, Fred Meyer, and Safeway PLUS crystallized ginger! Within walking distance to the above markets, Lenny's Produce will be getting my business for fruit and veggies.

I first chanced upon Lenny's Produce while dining out at JB Garden next door. Upon arriving, you'll find a small and cozy space with fruit and vegetable boxes lining the outside entrance, a greeting sure to meet your every vegetable and fruit-ful need. Very reasonable prices. Very fresh produce. Better pricing that your conglomerate chains of Safeway, 99 Ranch or QFC. And they have a wide variety of produce including those you'll typically only find in ethnic grocery stores. A stop at Lenny's during your grocery run is essential. We found 6 different types of apples; 3 types of navel oranges; dragon fruits, guava and pineapple. They also got papaya, pomegranate, persimmons - both the fuyu and hachiya types. Bean sprouts by the bag. prewashed-bagged kale (perfect for your blending needs). Plus carrots, celery, asparagus, broccoli, strawberries, and your typical grocery fare of veggies and fruits. They even have a small selection of noodles, premade sauces, spices and a few other key essentials. If you're looking to stock up on veggies on the cheap, Lenny's the place to go!

The draw of Lennys it the price. They have a solid selection of good vegetables and fruit at a great price. Don't want to pay 2.99 a lb for apples at Safeway? Stop here and pay .99 . A recent trip garnered 1/2 a lb of eggplant, a lb of peaches, 2 green peppers, a head of cauliflower, a lb of broccoli and 2 cucumbers for 7.00. That's a steal Just be careful as you pick out the produce, sometimes you'll blunder into something on the shelf that is overripe. Pay attention to what you are getting and plan to use it in the next couple of days. Follow my advice and you will be a-ok

This is an awesome little neighborhood produce shop, with a tiny canned/dry good section as well as an indoor-outdoor fruit and veggie market. Prices are awesome here, and while they didn't have a huge selection, they do carry some specialty items. I almost grabbed a pint of black figs because they were a steal at 2.00, but were a tad overripe for my liking. I settled on some chinese long beans, some mushrooms, a knob of ginger and a head of garlic. Total damage: $1.85. Yeah. I'd come back for cheap produce any day, because I don't have a budget for organic everything, which you won't find here, and i'm not too picky about how I ingest my pesticides and chemicals, personally.

Props to Lenny for their cheap veggie and fruit prices! It's usually always cheaper to buy at Lennys than to go to Safeway or QFC (even if they are having a special in their weekly circular). Only drawback is the quality...most of the time it's in good shape, but you'll have to keep your eyes open for bad batches. The turnover is high, so have no fear, more veggies/fruits will be brought out in the next day or two. Warning about the veggies - they don't last as long as grocery veggies do b/c it's usually sold when they are about to peak or reach their prime. My CostCo snap peas will easily last me sans mold for 1-2 weeks...my Lennys snap peas will last me sans mold for 3-4 days. I have never had quality control issues with the heartier stuff (potatoes, apples etc.)

The selection here is small, but the price is right and the produce was excellent. Like another review said before me, I will come here first to pick up some stuff, then go to Safeway or QFC to pick up what Lenny's didn't have. The only problem I have is that they close early, but that is what the weekends are for. Zipzap Zubidy Bop!

So I went to go check out a long-overdue local resource for food shopping, right in my own neighborhood - Lenny's Produce at 105th and Greenwood. I've been passing by it for years now, but never went in. I finally stopped by there with a friend after a tip-off that it's a great place to get cheap groceries. Short review: In general I was pretty pleased with the low prices and good selection of fresh produce. The roma tomatoes were the cheapest I've seen anywhere, other than at some of the Asian markets like 99 Ranch, at 89 cents/lb. Similar low prices for a lot of the other things I buy a lot of like onions, shallots, garlic, ginger, potatoes, cilantro, etc. Some of the fruit weren't the best, to be honest, and looked like they could have been a little fresher, but the mangoes I bought were pretty good. Overall, it was a great find, and I'll definitely be going back, especially since it's a straight shot 5 minutes away from my house. They don't take EBT unfortunately, so it's cash or credit only.

Yes! Look past the surroundings and look at the product. Closely. Now look at the prices. Closely. Now look at the other customers. Closely. If you are looking for excellent prices on a variety of quality produce, and don't mind struggling just a little bit with the parking and the barely-there elbow room, you'll find that this hole-in-the-wall produce stand does something that is increasingly difficult to find - a market experience in the true sense of the word - the product varies, due to high turnover, but if you are slightly flexible as to what you are looking for, and are willing to examine everything that is offered for sale, you won't go away empty handed. The prices are great. The quality is perhaps a bit hit-or-miss, but no more than a normal grocery, and indeed, I'd rather have an overripe choice or 5 thrown into the mix instead of the underripe garbage that you usually find in the regular grocery store. Just got some awesome nectarines and some sweet looking zucchini. Go there and eat happy, and save a buck-or-two.

Perfect little neighborhood veggie grocer - remind me of being in Queens. Not a huge selection and not organic but always fresh and far better pricing. The gals that work the counter are really great. It's just a sweet corner grocer with a few asian and middle-eastern more dry ingredient sections - very little mexican stuff but there is a sizable Ukrainian section in back as well. I love that it's the closest grocery to us. Thanks Lenny.

Duh people, don't buy something here if it's about to go bad. Yeah, it doesn't always stay fresh for a whole week, but eat your crap when you take it home, don't expect it to last forever. Shop here before you go to the regular grocery store, as they might not always have what you wanted. I usually leave here with no more than two huge bags of fruits and veggies, and the bill is never over $20. They're especially great for herbs (bag of basil .89, italian parsley .99, mint 1.99) and random exotic fruit (jack fruit, dragon fruit, kumquats, etc). If there's something cool here, it'll probably be gone in two days, so stock up. The stock is unpredictable, but they always have the staples (onions, bananas, tomatoes, apples, lettuce, and the like). If you manage your expectations and have a game plan, this place is awesome.

Good selection and prices on produce and also bulk goods. Staff is always friendly as well.

Amazing prices for your fruits and vegetables. They also have a small selection of other non-perishable ethnic items. Today's finds: $0.49/lb for gala apples, $1 for 2 cucumbers, $0.10 for baking bananas, $1.29/lb grapes, and best of all- $1 for a whole box of blackberries- If lucky, QFC or Safeway would be charging $2.50 for a box. Wohoo!! Fruits and veggies for 2 people for a whole entire week = $15. Can't beat that (except maybe at some of the Asian markets in ID). Parking is hard to find but they do have their own lot. You'll have to squeeze your way around since it's a small store packed full of people. We're definitely coming back for more.

I recently tried my luck again at Lenny's, for the 4th time, and my experience wasn't half bad. In the process of making ceviche, I needed a whole bunch of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, etc. Lenny's hooked me up with 2 full bags of produce and it only came out to $15. What?! I would have bumped up my rating to 4 stars but alas, I struggled in finding quality tomatoes. That's right, I ran into the mold problem again. 5 solid minutes of rummaging through boxes of Roma tomatoes made me feeling dirty as I tried to find at least 6 tomatoes that weren't bruised, mushy, or moldy. But, at least the rest of my produce was decent and as always, you can never beat the price! It was super busy when I came in so I prepared myself for a long wait to checkout. I was right to come prepared but when I saw the $15 ring up for my 2 bags of goodies, I left with a smile.

Very friendly, and quick parking within steps when I run out of rice macaroni (attention gluten-free mac'n'cheese cravers!). I wish they'd carry the wide and triangular noodles to though, and the shells (find those at Rising Produce on Jackson). Oh and always grab a bundle of fresh Thai basil - it's fun to hold it up to random folks's noses and see them smile, close their eyes and go "Ahhh...mmmmmmm".

Lenny's is kind of like a smaller version of nearby HT Market, with a similar array of produce and unique/ethnic items. Prices are dirt cheap, but as others have mentioned it can sometimes be for a reason (for example once I saw limes that were labeled as 10 or 15 cents each, but they were so old that the green skin had turned to mostly yellow). Like HT certain items should be avoided - for example, the shitake mushrooms sold at both locations are not forest-grown, but sawdust-block grown (they are way cheaper, are grown way more questionably and taste far worse). A great place to stop by for interesting veggies!

Woo! It's like living in a real city. I always swing by Lenny's for my produce before heading down to Safeway. The produce at Lenny's is half (or less) the price that Safeway charges. Now, it's not washed all pretty and not refrigerated while out. Those of you who have left the comfort of the suburbs know that most of the world does not refrigerate their veggies -- they eat them! Then they go get more. Now, I can never depend that Lenny's will have what I want. I have to swing by on my way to Safeway so that I can pay out my American nose for some fresh-looking genetically engineered summer produce from Ecuador in the middle of winter. But in the summer, ripe avocados for fifty cents? A buck a pound for red, yellow and orange peppers? Fresh almonds for $5 per pound? Really... I can't beat that. And as for their canned food and other stuff, it's at least 1/3 of the cost at Lenny's than anywhere. Also, they sell "Seasoning" and that rooster sauce that makes anything taste good. Oh, but careful, you might touch someone else. Worse yet, that someone else might not speak English! Gasp!

2 avocados 2 nectarines 5 tomatoes 1 head purple cabbage 1 head iceberg lettuce 2 peppers 1 zucchini 1 bunch green onions 1 stalk lemongrass 1 can bamboo shoots 2 cans coconut milk ...... Less than fifteen bucks! Quality goods too. Fruit is sometimes overripe, but veggies are where it's at.